Businessmen urge FBR to clear goods backlog at ports

ISLAMABAD: As global crude oil prices trend downward, the possibility of a reduction in petroleum product prices in Pakistan from...

SBP reports improvement in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators in H1-FY25

KARACHI: According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Half Year Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy, released on...

US 29pc tariff on Pakistani products to profound impact on country’s exports: President FPCCI

ISLAMABAD: President, Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday said that United States is Pakistan’s largest trading...

World Liberty Financial delegation meets PM, other leaders

ISLAMABAD: The WLF delegation — including Zachary Folkman, Zachary Witkoff (son of Steve Witkoff who’s the United States Special Envoy...

India to suffer $1.14b losses after trade halt with Pakistan: PBF

LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has revealed that India stands to face trade losses of around $1.14 billion due to...

Customs officer rejects FBR reward, calling it inappropriate & disturbing

LAHORE: A Pakistan Customs Assistant Collector has formally rejected a reward granted under the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) new...

FBR reports 25pc surge in property tax collection

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant 25% increase in tax collection from property transactions during...

Aurangzeb highlights economic turnaround at Harvard University conference

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Aurangzeb, while speaking at Pakistan Conference 2025 at Harvard University, said...

Pakistan ‘accelerates right-sizing’ to meet IMF conditions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government sped up the implementation of right-sizing policies to meet the targets set for the end of...

FBR employees stage nationwide protests against discriminatory policies

MULTAN: Employees of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) across the country, including Multan, staged protest demonstrations on the call...

Pakistan Crypto Council & WLF ink accord to boost crypto innovation

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) and World Liberty Financial (WLF) have signed landmark agreements to promote investment and innovation...

Chief Collector Sadiq vows full support to bolster trade operations to boost exports

KARACHI: Chief Collector of Pakistan Customs (Export), Mohammad Sadiq, reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Customs authorities to bolster trade...

FBR posts 55pc growth in electricity bill tax collection for March

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a substantial 55% increase in tax collection from electricity bills for...

SHC halts FBR proceedings against Nomi Ansari in tax evasion case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued an order preventing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from pursuing legal action...

High Commissioner-Designate pledge to enhance Pakistan-South Africa relations

ISLAMABAD: Malik Mohammad Farooq, High Commissioner-designate to South Africa, has expressed his strong commitment to exploring new avenues for promoting...

Sindh CM, Islamic Development Bank discuss housing, women empowerment projects

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah discussed housing for flood affectees and women empowerment projects with a high-level...

FinMin stresses trade, FDI in meetings with global financial czars

WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a series of meetings with major global financial institutions...

Aurangzeb for swift action on climate resilience; advocates economic diversification

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, during a series of high-level engagements on the sidelines of...

Karachi Enforcement seizes smuggled goods worth Rs140m outside PMBQ